FOR ADULTS FOR ADULTS New to the Virtual Reference Collection FOR CHILDREN Computer Workshops The Virtual Reference Collection is Transitions a group of subscription-based Internet-ac- Students of the Spanish language, as The Computer FIRESIDE FRIDAY cessible databases selected by Librarians. well as patrons from Spanish-speaking Neighborhood Bookmark Saxophone Quartet This comprehensive selection of resources is countries, will find these two new databases (N) Sunday, December 1, 2:00 p.m. First Grade The Northport Middle School Chamber Nursery School Night enhanced each year. New to the collection for useful: Spot POST WAR YEARS The Transitions Saxophone Quartet for Adults (N) Tuesday, Stop by the Library Ensemble 2002-2003 are the following databases: December 10, 7:00 p.m. will perform an eclectic blend of clas- (EN) Tuesday, December 3, 10:00 a.m.-12 noon (EN) Friday, December 13, 7:30 p.m. Enciclopedia Cumbre is a Spanish- and pick up December’s America the Beautiful includes timelines, Representatives from bookmark by Tim Dean. sical, contemporary jazz, and holiday pieces Register now at the East Northport Library. Rest ye merry gentlemen and ladies . . . by profilesof renowned American figures, language encyclopedia featuring COLD WAR FEARS — including many original arrangements by quartet in-depth topical information on our states history, literature, technology, and area nursery schools will A reading list, com- Our film (N) Wednesday, December 4, 7:00-9:00 p.m. the fireside at the East Northport Library! and territories, and an almanac. piled by our Children’s members. William Link (soprano sax) is conductor and the arts. be on hand to display materials and Register now at the Northport Library. Enjoy holiday music performed by the talented Librarians, coordinator of the Smithtown Community Band; Lou The History Resource Center covers themes, and to speak with you on an individual discussion This user-friendly workshop is a follow-up to members of the Northport Middle School Noticias en Espanol contains full-text is on the back. Gallo (alto sax) has played with Lionel Hampton, Lou basis about their schools’ philosophies Tim Dean series with Chamber Ensemble, under the direction of An- events, periods, and individuals in United States Rawls, and Donna Summer, among others; Phil Kuc- Computer Kindergarten. Topics will include word articles and objectives. All are welcome. moderator thony Tramontana. All are welcome. history from pre-colonial to contemporary times. from international news services and Hispanic zewski (tenor sax) plays with the SUNY Stony Brook processing and working with text and files. There is Michael magazines. Saturday Singalong Chess Buddies Wind Ensemble; and William Leacock (baritone sax) has a $5 materials fee, payable at registration. Opposing Viewpoints is the source for provocative D’Innocenzo (EN) Saturday, December 7, (N) Monday, December 30, 2: performed in several big bands and is currently prin- topics and includes opinion articles, statistics, You may connect to the Virtual Refer- continues full-text articles, and links to websites. For the ence Collection from the Library home page at 10:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. 00 p.m. cipal alto sax player with the Smithtown Community Computer Third Grade for Adults Health Insurance Information, Pajama Storytime Children ages birth through 42 Children in grades 2-5 this month (EN) Thursday, December 12, 7:00-9:00 p.m. student looking to support a debate position, www.nenpl.org. For information about accessing (EN) Tuesday, December 3, 7:00 p.m. Band. Free tickets are available now at both libraries. months with parents/siblings Want to improve your game? and in Janu- Register December 2 at East Northport Library. Counseling & Assistance Program Opposing Viewpoints is a great place to begin. the Library’s electronic resources from home com- (N) Friday, December 20, 7:00 p.m. Join us for a special Get some pointers from chess ary. (EN) Friday, December 13, 9:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. by appt. New York Times Historical includes puters, speak with a Reference Librarian. Children ages 3 and up with parent/caregiver (N) Friday, December 20, 10:00 a.m-12 noon musical storytime for young master David Leone and prac- All are wel- Novel Ideas HIICAP-trained counselors answer questions full-text pages from 1851-1999. Children may wear their PJs and Register December 5 at Northport Library children and their parents. tice with our skilled teen volun- come. (N) Friday, December 13, 1:00 p.m. about Medicare, supplementary insurance, and HMOs de- bring their teddy bears to this evening story- In this follow-up to Computer Second Grade, Singer and storyteller Dara teers. Register at the Northport (N) Monday, December 16, 7:00 p.m. signed for Medicare recipients. Call 261-2313 to make time. All are welcome. This month we discuss Austerlitz by W.G. Sebald. instructors will cover the copy, cut, and paste an appointment. Linthwaite will lead you in Library beginning December 9. Roots of the Counterculture Please pick up your copy of the book at the Northport commands within and between documents. There new and traditional songs (N) Friday, December 6, 10:00 a.m. Library Circulation Desk. is a $5 materials fee, payable at registration. Movie Matinee: Monsters, Inc. and fingerplays of the season. Registration for Preschoolers’ Film: Beat E-Books Are Here! FOR TEENS (EN) Friday, December 27, 2:00 p.m. Registration is now underway Door To Learning programs The conservative psychology of the Cold War Excel Basics Copyright-free classic works are now One night, monsters Sully and Mike at the East Northport Library. will be held on Saturday, gave birth to a growing discontent among many Book & Sandwich (W)rap (N) Tuesday, December 17, 7:00-9:00 p.m. available in electronic format for download from the leave the door to Monstropolis open and January 11. A program sched- (N) Tuesday, December 3, 7:00 p.m. Teen Volunteer Opportunity: artists. This film chronicles the New York City art Register December 4 at Northport Library. Library’s website. Just go to the Library web page a little girl finds herself lost in the monster ule will be available (EN) Thursday, December 5, 1:00 p.m. scene, the emergence of rhythm and blues, the Designed for the Excel novice, this introductory at www.nenpl.org and select the “collections” icon. Chess Mentor Program world. Tickets available in the Children’s in the Library beginning De- Join us as we take a look at stories from At the formation of the “Beats,” and the emergence of a demonstration covers the basics of screen navi- Browse the works of Jane Austen, Mark Twain, and Teen Drawing Contest (N) Monday, December 30, 2:00-3:00 p.m. Room beginning December 14. cember 23. youth culture. Jim Bridger by Ron Carlson. Pick up a copy of the gation, creating and saving spreadsheets, cells, and others. More than 700 titles are just a click away! Do you like to play chess? Would you stories at the Circulation Desk. for the Teen Center Banner formulas. Have one of your own drawings become part of like to help teach children to play chess? Civil Rights: A Rising Wind a 2 x 12 foot banner to be displayed in the Teen If so, join chess expert David Leone as you Evaluating Internet Information Effective Discipline (N) Friday, January 10, 10:00 a.m. Computer Kindergarten for Adults FOR FAMILIES Centers at both library buildings! Entries must be play chess with children and learn some new (N) Thursday, December 5, 7:30-8:30 p.m. (EN) Tuesdays, January 7, 14, 21 & 28, Film: The Rage Within (N) Monday, January 6, 10:00 a.m.-12 noon submitted on 81/2 x 11 inch paper and must be hand- strategies for your own game as well. Teens When using Internet information, the ad- 7:30-8:30 p.m. The fight for civil rights in the U.S. is as old as Book-A-Trip Register December 21 at Northport Library. drawn in color. The drawing should reflect a favorite will earn volunteer credit for their partici- age should be “Do not trust everything you Elementary counselors Nancy the nation, but racism came under closer scrutiny to hobby or interest. Ten winners will be chosen and pation. Registration begins December 6 at the North- read.” Northport Middle School Librar- Armbruster and Margaret Stoduto will (EN) Thursday, January 9, 10:00 a.m.-12 noon Sunday Family Special: during the two decades following World War II. their drawings will be digitally scanned and enlarged, port Library Circulation Desk. ian Ann Marie Jenkins and Laurie Farr, present a variety of effective disciplinary The Philadelphia Register December 20 at East Northport Library. Hampstead Players present by our Computer Department staff, to create a large Librarian for Teens at the Northport-East methods for the preschool and ele- Flower Show This workshop for first-time computer users cov- “A Christmas Carol” banner. Winners will be announced at the end of Janu- Northport Public Library, will show you evaluation mentary-age child. The goal is to increase the behav- Thursday, March 6, 2003 ers the basics of using the mouse and the Windows (N) Sunday, December 15, 2:00 p.m. ary. The banner will be displayed in the Teen Centers Listen to a Good Book techniques so that you can assist your children. iors you like and decrease the behaviors you dislike. desktop, opening programs, and saving a file. There Defensive Driving Departure: 7:00 a.m. from the Laurel Ave. School For adults and children grades K and up from early February through late June. Submit your Did you know that there is a collection of books Register now at the Northport Library. Register at the East Northport Library beginning (N) Saturday, December 14, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. is a $5 materials fee, payable at registration. parking lot (across from Northport Library) Travel back to the the world of Charles entry to the Reference Desk at either library between on audiotape especially for teens? We have many new December 17. Fee: $35 Return: 8:00 p.m. Dickens’ London as the Hampstead Players December 2 and January 13. This contest is open to additions to our collections at both libraries for your Applications for this six-hour course are available listening pleasure, including: Supporting Your Child as a Cost: $52 per person (checks only; payable to retell the classic tale of Ebeneezer Scrooge. all students in grades 6-12. Meeting the Needs of Your now at either library. Northport-East Northport Public Library; The Hampstead Players are a national touring com- Beginning Reader (N) Thursday, January 9, 7:30-8:30 p.m. non-refundable) pany based in New Hampshire. In the tradition of Crazy Jack Traveling Pants Gifted Child Parents can help their child develop a strong, Itinerary: A fiesta of floral color and beauty await the early English stage, their performance includes Outstanding Books for the Cut Stargirl (EN) Thursday, January 16, 7:30-8:30 p.m. balanced approach to reading by becoming more 55/Alive Driver Program visitors as the 2003 Philadelphia Flower Show Friday active audience participation. Free tickets for this Elementary teacher Kristen Fiske and middle College Bound Esperanza Rising Stuck in Neutral knowledgeable about the process. Elementary teacher (N) Monday, December 9, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. presents “Festival de las Flores.” Enjoy lunch on Movie program are available December 2 at both libraries. school teacher Susan Carey will present a workshop Looking for some wonderful books for yourself or Holes Tangerine Pamela Freidman will answer questions like “What Register now at the Northport Library. your own at the spacious Philadelphia Convention I Am Sam for parents of gifted students in the K-8 classroom. for a high school student you know? Come in to the The Land Whirligig do I do if my child is stuck on a word?” or “How much Center. (N) Friday, December 6, 1:30 p.m. They will discuss characteristics of gifted children (EN) Saturdays, January 11 & 18, 9:00 a.m.-12 noon January’s Sunday Family Special: Teen Center at either library to pick up your copy correcting of errors is ok?” This workshop will most Ticket sale: Saturday, January 4, 10:30 a.m. Sean Penn and Michelle Pfeiffer star in this Memories of Summer Zazoo and address issues such as perfectionism and moti- Register December 21 at the East Northport Library. The Brothers Grinn, a traveling troupe of trouba- of Outstanding Books for the College Bound, a bibli- benefit parents of beginning readers in kindergarten at Northport Library. Ticket limit: 2 per tender story of a mentally disabled father who Miracle’s Boys Zel vation. Register at the East Northport Library AARP’s Mature Driver Program is open to Library dours, will present “Ye Olde Renaissance Grinn” ography compiled by the American Library Associa- and first grade, but all are welcome. Register at the library patron on the first day of sale. Library fights for custody of his daughter. Rated PG. Princess Diaries beginning January 2. card holders who are 50 years of age or older. There on Sunday, January 12 at 2:00 p.m. Free tickets tion. This is a terrific reading resource. Descriptions of Northport Library beginning December 18. 132 min. The Sisterhood of the is a $10 fee payable to AARP by check or money order card required for registration. are available December 27 at both libraries. each book are included. Come in and check some out today! - 2 - - 3 - - 4 - - 5 - Ho iday December 2002 • Northport-East Northport Public Library • December 2002 Warm Up at the Library Cafe! THE Sun. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday For the perfect way to spend a cold December’s afternoon, drink a steaming latte while you read your favorite magazine. Sit by the fireside with a cup of Registration begins Registration begins at Registration begins at Registration begins for 1 2 at East Northport for 3 4 5 6 7 herbal tea and a cozy mystery novel or take a break from your term paper with 1914- Whodunits Northport for Excel Northport for Computer Teen Chess Mentors 2002 Computer Third Grade Basics on 12/17 Third Grade on 12/20 a delicious hot chocolate. for Adults on 12/12 *Fours and More *Parent/Child Discovery Time Not a creature is stirring and the halls are Blood Pressure Check All of this is possible at the Library Cafe, located in both the East Northport Tickets available for “A Christmas (EN) 9:30 & 10:30 am *Parent/Child Workshop (EN) 9:30 am and 10:45 am LIBRARY decked. Mystery is in the air. Read on for the holi- (N) 9:30-10:30 am (N) 9:30 am & 10:30 am and Northport library buildings. The Library Cafe opened in the East Northport Carol” on 12/15 *Laptime (N) 9:30 & 10:30 am *Saturday Singalong (EN) 11 am-12 noon Post War Years, Cold War Fears Library in the fall of 1997. The Northport Library soon followed with its cafe open- day list of “who’s naughty and who’s not.” *On My Own *Book & Sandwich (W)rap (N) 10 am (EN) 10 am & 11 am *Transitions *Computer First Grade for *Tales for Two (N) 9:30 am & 10:30 am (EN) 1 pm ing in 1998. This innovative library service was the first of its kind on Long Island! Saxophone Adults (EN) 10 am (N) 9:30 am & 10:30 am *Fours and More (N) 10 am Aunt Dimity’s Christmas by Nancy Atherton Quartet At the Library Cafe, reasonably priced beverages and treats are available seven days a week, whenever the December 2002 *Songs & Stories for Everyone *Story Parade (EN) 4 pm *Fours and More (EN) 1:30 pm (N) 2 pm (EN) 10 am & 11 am *Book & Sandwich (W)rap *Story Parade (N) 4 pm Library is open. The Christmas Garden Affair by Ann Ripley (N) 7 pm Movie: I Am Sam (N) 1:30 pm *Fours and More (N) 1:30 pm *Computer First Grade for *Evaluating Internet Infor- The Library Cafe now serves more that 5,300 patrons a month. It features more than coffee and tea. Pajama Storytime (EN) 7 pm Adults (N) 7 pm mation (N) 7:30 pm A Cat Under the Mistletoe by Lydia Adamson Knitters’ Circle (N) 7 pm There is cappuccino, espresso, latte, hot chocolate, herbal teas, and flavored coffees. You can choose from ten 8 9 Registration begins at 10 11 12 *HIICAP 14 different ice cream treats. Bagels are offered, as well as muffins, brownies, and an assortment of cookies. Crime for Christmas by Richard Dalby Northport Library for 13 (EN) 9:15 am-12:15 pm Chips, yogurt, and soup are available as well. There is something delectable for everyone, so make a trip to Chess Buddies on 12/30 *Parent/Child Discovery the Library Cafe soon . . . and don’t forget to bring your coupons! Time Tickets available for Corpus Christmas by Margaret Maron *55/Alive Mature Driver Program *Tales for Two *Parent/Child Workshop Warm Wishes From Your Library! (N) 9:30 am (N) 9:30 am & 10:30 am (N) 9:30 am & 10:30 am *Fours and More (N) 10 am Movie Matinee on 12/27 Deck the Halls by Mary Higgins Clark *Novel Ideas (N) 1 pm *On My Own *Story Parade (EN) 4 pm *Defensive Driving (N) 9 am (N) 9:30 am & 10:30 am *Fours and More (EN) 1:30 pm Warm-Up Coupon Warm-Up Coupon “E” is for Evidence by Sue Grafton Pajama Storytime (N) 7 pm *Songs & Stories for Everyone *Computer Third Grade for Knitters’ Circle (N) 7 pm (EN) 10 am & 11 am Adults (EN) 7 pm Hard Christmas: A Cat Marsala Mystery Fireside Friday: Northport Middle Use this coupon to Use this coupon to by Barbara D’Amato *Fours and More (N) 1:30 pm Neighborhood Nursery School School Chamber Ensemble Night (N) 7 pm *Story Parade (N) 4 pm Internet User Group (N) 7:30 pm (EN) 7:30 pm get a free cookie with get 10% off your next He Sees You When You’re Sleeping the purchase of any purchase at the Library by Mary Higgins Clark 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 hot beverage at the Li- Cafe. brary Cafe. A Highland Christmas by M.C. Beaton *Book-A-Trip to Radio City Registration begins at Registration begins at Music Hall departs 8:30 am Registration begins at Northport East Northport for Computer East Northport for 55/Alive Expiration: January 3, 2003 Expiration: January 3, 2003 *Sunday for Supporting Your Child as a Kindergarten for Adults on 1/9 Mature Driver Program on Maigret’s Christmas by Georges Simenon Registration begins at Family Beginning Reader on 1/9 1/11 & 1/18 East Northport for Library Board of Trustees Special: *Computer Third Grade for The Man with a Load of Mischief “A Christ- Effective Discipline Meeting (N) Adults (N) 10 am Registration begins at by Martha Grimes mas Carol” *Holiday Centerpiece Workshop (N) 2 pm (EN) 7 pm *Excel Basics (N) 7 pm Northport for Computer Kinder- Knitters’ Circle (N) 7 pm garten for Adults on 1/6 The Merchant of Menace: A Jane Jeffry Mystery Friends of the Library Northport-East Northport Public Library *Novel Ideas (N) 7 pm (EN) 7:30 pm Internet Basics (N) 7:30 pm Pajama Storytime (N) 7 pm by Jill Churchill 151 Laurel Avenue 185 Larkfield Road Non Profit Organization Northport, NY 11768 East Northport, NY 11731 U.S. Postage Paid Mistletoe Mysteries collected by Charlotte MacLeod 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 (631) 261-6930 (631) 261-2313 Permit #78 1914-- East Northport, NY 20025 Mistletoe from Purple Sage [email protected] Tickets available for by Barbara Burnett Smith Library Closed Library Closed www.nenpl.org “Ye Olde Renaissance Grinn” on 1/12 Murder at the Old Vicarage by Jill McGown LIBRARY TRUSTEES Elizabeth McGrail, Chairperson *Movie Matinee: Monsters, Inc. William Martin, Vice Chairperson Murder for Christmas edited by Thomas Godfrey (EN) 2 pm C. Annette Carr Rest You Merry by Charlotte MacLeod Ruth McKay DECEMBER 2002 Knitters’ Circle (N) 7 pm Robert R. Little A Season for Murder by Ann Granger 29 30 31 EXHIBITS LIBRARY DIRECTOR: Stephanie Heineman The Shortest Day: Murder at the Revels Northport Gallery: Northport Reading Room: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: Eileen Minogue by Jane Langton East Northport Gallery: “Beastly Portraits” by Rick Reason Work of Mei-Ling Louie-Reason EDITOR: MaryEllen Moll ECR SWS Works by Mary-Louise Frohn East Northport resident Rick Reason Product designer Mei-Ling Louie- Preserve a forest . . . Silent Night by Mary Higgins Clark Library Closes at 1 pm ASSISTANT EDITOR: Michelle Epstein *Chess Mentors East Northport resident Mary-Lou- has painted portraits of local dogs and Reason frequently uses the Library’s ©2002 All rights reserved. POSTAL CUSTOMER borrow from your library. (N) 2 pm cats for the past 12 years. He is the il- reference resources to research her May not be reproduced without permission. A Stillness in Bethlehem by Jane Haddam ise Frohn shares samples of her work EAST NORTHPORT, NY 11731 in watercolor, oil and sumi-e. She has lustrator of several books and his work design ideas. This month she shares HOURS PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER won prizes in all of the has been commissioned by the ASPCA examples of the costumes and toys Pick up our complete list of “Holiday Whodunits” 9 to 9 Monday thru Friday for its holiday greeting cards. she has created. 9 to 5 Saturday at the Reference Desk. above media as well as poetry and Warm up with a good book, an exciting video, or an engrossing audiobook from your Library. photography. 1 to 5 Sunday And don’t forget to try a delicious, hot beverage from The Library Cafe. N = Northport Library (See back page for more on The Library Cafe.) EN = East Northport Library *Pre-registration or tickets required for this program. Occupancy of our meeting The Northport-East Northport Public Library encourages all patrons to participate in programs and activities. Please let us know in advance if - 6 - Italic type indicates Children’s Programs. room is limited. Enrollment in our programs is limited, with preference given to library card holders. Tickets limited to 2 per patron on the first day of registration. you require any special accommodations because of a disability. A Monthly Guide to Your Library, Its Programs & Services